Pico Technology TA058 Differential Probe User Manual

This is a user manual for TA058 50 MHz ±700 V Differential Probe. It includes safety precautions and usage instructions.


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Brand
PICO
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
447 KB
Published
02 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
CA5FD439908824553DDAB0A43CE1F02A

About this manual

This manual explains the safety precautions required when using the TA058 differential probe, including grounding, maximum voltage limits, and handling in wet or explosive environments. It also details the probe's features, such as its differential measurement capability and optional power sources.

The document lists the technical specifications of the probe, describes how to install and connect it to an oscilloscope, and provides test procedures, cleaning instructions, and information on accessories like power leads and a removable battery pack.

What's inside

  • Safety terms and symbols
  • General safety summary
  • Specifications
  • Installation
  • Power leads
  • Removable Battery Pack
  • Test procedure
  • Cleaning
  • Derating curve
  • Appearance

Specifications

BandwidthDC to 50 MHz (-3 dB)
Attenuation ratio1:10
Accuracy±1 %
Rise time<7 ns
Input impedance1.6 MΩ || 7 pF each side to ground
Differential range+70 V (DC + Peak AC) or 70 V RMS
Common‑mode range+700 V (DC + Peak AC) or 600 V RMS
Output swing±7 V into 5 kΩ load
Offset (typical)< +2 mV
Noise (typical)0.7 mV RMS
CMRR (typical)-95 dB @ 60 Hz; -60 dB @ 1 MHz
Ambient operating temperature-10 °C to +40 °C
Ambient storage temperature-30 °C to +70 °C
Ambient operating humidity25 % to 85 % RH
Power options6 V DC 90 mA or 9 V DC 70 mA adaptor, 4 AA battery pack, or power leads
Dimensions (L×W×H)111 mm × 22 mm × 14 mm
Weight300 g
Length of input leads50 cm
Length of BNC cable125 cm

Frequently asked questions

How should the probe be grounded before use?

The probe must be grounded via the BNC shell or the auxiliary grounding terminal before connecting the input leads.

What power sources can be used with the TA058 probe?

It can be powered by a 6 V DC 90 mA or 9 V DC 70 mA mains adaptor, a removable battery pack of four AA cells, or external power leads.

What is the bandwidth of the TA058 differential probe?

The probe has a bandwidth of DC to 50 MHz (-3 dB).

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